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Samsung HW-J450 Powered home theater sound bar with wireless subwoofer and Bluetooth®

Item # 305HWJ450

When watching a movie at home, you may notice that the sound from the TV speakers is a tad underwhelming.

When watching a movie at home, you may notice that the sound from the TV speakers is a tad underwhelming.

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Item # 305HWJ450

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About the Samsung HW-J450

Eric A.

Bring movies to life

When watching a movie at home, you may notice that the sound from the TV speakers is a tad underwhelming. With the Samsung HW-J450, you'll be able to clearly hear what the characters are saying to one another during quiet moments, and then when things get exciting, feel some impact from the explosions. The sound bar can be wall-mounted or set on your entertainment center to deliver the mids and highs you need to hear, and the wireless sub can sit anywhere nearby to deliver the low-end punch.

Bring movies to life

When watching a movie at home, you may notice that the sound from the TV speakers is a tad underwhelming. With the Samsung HW-J450, you'll be able to clearly hear what the characters are saying to one another during quiet moments, and then when things get exciting, feel some impact from the explosions. The sound bar can be wall-mounted or set on your entertainment center to deliver the mids and highs you need to hear, and the wireless sub can sit anywhere nearby to deliver the low-end punch.

Music, too

This puppy has Bluetooth on board, so you can wirelessly stream music from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers. There's also a USB port, so you can load up a thumb drive with your favorite digital music, pop it in the rear-panel port, and leave it there, so you always have music cued up and ready to play. Even with a wall-mounted bar, you won't lose access to the USB port. The HW-J450 includes a USB cable and adapter, so you can use thumb drives without direct access to the rear-panel port.

Get connected

The HW-J450 has several input options, so you have flexibility when setting up and connecting external devices, like Blu-ray players and video streaming boxes. In addition to the music streaming mentioned above, Bluetooth also enables you to wirelessly connect to a compatible Samsung TV. Once you've connected devices via HDMI, optical cable, USB, 3.5mm aux cable and Bluetooth, you can easily switch from one source to another, using the included remote. A display screen on the front of the sound bar lets you know which source is active.

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Product highlights:

    Sound bar:
    • slim profile is ideal for wall-mounting beneath a flat-panel TV
    • 80 watts x 2 (RMS) built-in amplification
    • built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
    • TV SoundConnect feature lets you wirelessly connect to a compatible Samsung TV via Bluetooth
    • Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoding
    • USB port lets you play digital music files from a thumb drive
    • front-panel display shows selected input
    • HDMI in/out with Audio Return Channel
    • optical digital audio input (cable included)
    • 3.5mm minijack input
    • 37-3/4"W x 2-3/8"H x 2-5/8"D
    • weight: 3.56 lbs.
    Subwoofer:
    • 6-1/2" woofer
    • 140 watts (RMS) built-in amplification
    • bass-reflex (ported) enclosure delivers powerful bass response
    • connects wirelessly to sound bar for easy placement
    • 7-1/16"W x 14-1/4"H x 11-13/16"D
    • weight: 10.12 lbs.
    General:
    • 3D video pass-through via HDMI
    • bracket and hardware included for mounting bar to a wall
    • remote control with subwoofer level control
    • Samsung's Audio Remote app lets you operate your sound bar with a compatible Android® phone (free download from the Google Play store)
    • warranty: 1 year
    • MFR # HW-J450

    No A/V receiver required.

    What's in the box:

    • Active soundbar (HW-J450)
    • Wireless powered subwoofer (PS-WJ450)
    • AC power adapter (w/ attached 5' DC cord)
    • Two 5' AC power cords
    • Remote control (AH59-02692E)
    • CR2032 3V battery
    • 6.5' Optical digital cable
    • 3.5" USB adapter cable
    • 2 Wall-mount brackets
    • 2 Wall-mount holders
    • 2 Screws
    • User Manual
    • Quick Setup Guide
    • Wall-Mount Template

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    Stacey B.

    Features & specs

    General
    Design Bar
    Amplification Self-powered
    Separate Subwoofer Yes
    Wireless Surrounds ---
    Number Of Channels 2.1
    Surround Formats
    Dolby Digital Yes
    DTS Yes
    Dolby Atmos No
    DTS:X No
    Audio Enhancements
    Dialogue Enhancement No
    Auto Volume No
    Night Mode ---
    Virtual Surround Surround Sound
    Room Correction No
    Audio Connections
    Optical Digital Inputs 1
    Coaxial Digital Inputs None
    HDMI ARC Input Yes
    HDMI eARC Input No
    3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs 1
    RCA Stereo Analog Inputs None
    USB Type-A Input Yes
    Subwoofer Output Wireless
    Audio Specs
    Tweeter ---
    Midrange ---
    Woofer ---
    Subwoofer Driver 6.5"
    Enclosure Acoustic Suspension
    System Frequency Response Not Given
    Sound Bar RMS Power 160 watts
    Subwoofer RMS Power 140 watts
    Video Connections
    HDMI Inputs 1
    HDMI Outputs 1
    Video Specs
    HDMI Version 1.4
    HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution 1080p
    HDR Video Compatible ---
    Control
    Includes Remote Yes
    Voice Control No
    Control by App No
    HDMI CEC Yes
    Remote IR Passthrough No
    Learns TV Remote Yes
    Audio Streaming
    Bluetooth Connectivity Built-in
    Bluetooth Audio Playback Yes
    Bluetooth Transmitter Mode No
    Online Music Sources ---
    Apple AirPlay No
    Chromecast built-in No
    Amazon Music ---
    Apple Music ---
    Pandora ---
    SiriusXM ---
    Spotify ---
    TIDAL ---
    TuneIn ---
    YouTube Music ---
    Files on Your Network No
    Wi-Fi Networking
    Built-in Wi-Fi Version None
    Bands N/A
    Other Info
    Wall-mountable Yes
    Mounting Bracket Included Yes
    Sound Bar Size (inches) 2-3/8H x 37-11/16W x 2-9/16D
    Sound Bar Weight 3.5625 lbs
    Subwoofer Size (inches) 14-5/16H x 7-1/16W x 13-1/4D
    Subwoofer Weight 10.12 lbs
    Speaker Parts Warranty 1 Year
    Speaker Labor Warranty 1 Year
    Amplifier Parts Warranty 1 Year
    Amplifier Labor Warranty 1 Year
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    Features

    Wireless Audio Soundbar System: The Samsung HW-J450 wireless audio soundbar system is a 2.1-channel audio system that lets you experience a rich, powerful virtual surround sound from just two active speakers; a soundbar & wireless subwoofer. The slim, compact Samsung HW-J450 's soundbar can be mounted on the wall or placed on a table-top, while the wireless powered subwoofer can be positioned anywhere in the room to achieve maximum audio performance. The system offers HDMI, optical, stereo minijack, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity.

    Active Soundbar: The soundbar is a self-powered, two-channel speaker which provides enveloping virtual surround sound from a single speaker. The soundbar includes multiple full-range drivers housed in an acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure. The soundbar features a built-in 80 watts x 2-channel amplifier to drive its speakers. The soundbar is designed to be mounted directly below or above your flat-panel HDTV in a horizontal orientation. The soundbar can be placed on a shelf or table-top. The soundbar also includes a wall-mount bracket which allows you to fix the speaker to your wall. The soundbar offers analog audio and digital audio/video connections (including HDMI), as well as Bluetooth connectivity.

    Wireless Powered Subwoofer: The wireless powered subwoofer receives its low-frequency audio signal wirelessly from the soundbar via 2.4GHz transmission. There are no cords to connect, except the AC power cord. You can place the wireless powered subwoofer up to 33' away from the soundbar. The wireless powered subwoofer features a side-firing 6.5" woofer inside a bass-reflex cabinet with a rear-firing port. The woofer is powered by a built-in 140 watt amplifier.

    Surround Sound Decoding: The Samsung HW-J450 wireless audio soundbar system employs decoders compatible with Dolby Digital (2ch), DTS (2ch) and Samsung's Sound Effect modes.

    • Surround Sound: The Surround Sound feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.
    • Sound Effects: The Samsung HW-J450 offers 5 different sound effects modes (Music, Voice, Sports, Cinema, Night, and Standard), depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.
    Connections

    HDMI 1.4 Input/Output: The soundbar of the Samsung HW-J450 wireless audio soundbar system is fitted with an HDMI 1.4 input and HDMI 1.4 output. HDMI transmits video and audio signals simultaneously for a simpler connection, and provides a clearer picture and better sound. The unit's HDMI input and output support 1080p and 3D-video pass-through. The HDMI output also supports ARC. You should connect your Blu-ray player or satellite/cable box directly to the HW-J450's HDMI input and then connect the soundbar system's HDMI output to your flat-panel TV's ARC-enabled HDMI input.

    • 1080P Pass-Through: The HDMI jacks support up to 1080p video (not 4K).
    • Dolby Digital & DTS Compatible: The HDMI input/output support Dolby Digital and DTS (up to 2ch).
    • 3D Ready: The HW-J450 can pass through 3D video from 3D-ready Blu-ray players to 3D-ready TVs, via HDMI (1.4). You will also need compatible 3D-ready glasses and 3D-video content.
    • ARC: The unit's HDMI output also supports the ARC function. This allows you to connect your Blu-ray/DVD player or satellite/cable box directly to the system's HDMI input and connect the system's HDMI output to your television for audio from the wireless audio soundbar system or your TV. Your TV must also be ARC compatible.
    Note: The With most televisions, the ARC-enabled HDMI input will pass Dolby Digital or 2ch PCM from the TV's built-in tuner, network connection or USB port. However, the ARC-enabled HDMI input can only pass 2ch PCM from devices connected to the TV via HDMI or analog.

    Bluetooth Technology: The Samsung wireless audio soundbar system features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming, Android smartphone control via Samsung's Audio Remote app, and Samsung's TV SoundConnect function.

    • Bluetooth A2DP: You can wirelessly stream audio from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone (like your iPhone or Android) to the Samsung HW-J450 and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires. The HW-J450 does not control your Bluetooth-enabled device; you will continue to control your music from your Bluetooth-enabled device. Song/artist information will also still need to be viewed from your Bluetooth-enabled device.
    • Bluetooth Remote App (for Android): Download Samsung's Audio Remote app onto your Android (OS 3.0+) smartphone or tablet to control the HW-J450 soundbar system wirelessly from your mobile device over Bluetooth.
    • SoundConnect (for Samsung TVs): You can simplify the installation of the HW-J450 by eliminating the need for a wired connection between a Bluetooth-enabled Samsung TV and the soundbar. Simply plug the soundbar and the subwoofer into AC power and follow the simple pairing instructions to wirelessly connect the soundbar to select Bluetooth-enabled Samsung TVs. SoundConnect is only available on select 2013-up Samsung TVs (6500 series and higher)

    Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Samsung HW-J450.

    Analog + Digital Inputs: The Samsung HW-J450 wireless audio soundbar system features both analog (3.5mm) and digital (optical) audio inputs.

    • Optical Digital Input: The Samsung HW-J450 wireless audio soundbar system's soundbar is equipped with an optical (toslink) digital input to connect your television, Blu-ray/DVD player, or satellite/cable box. The digital optical output terminals of most newer flat-panel TVs only send a Dolby Digital audio signal when receiving Dolby Digital surround sound from the TV's built-in tuner, network connection, or connected USB device; and will output only 2ch PCM from sources connected to the TV via HDMI, or RCA (like your Blue-ray/DVD player or satellite/cable box).
    • Aux Input: The Samsung HW-J450 's soundbar features a stereo audio minijack (3.5mm) input to connect your analog television or other analog audio component.

    Note: To get the best audio performance out of the Samsung HW-J450, use the system's HDMI input and optical digital input to connect your Blu-ray player and satellite/cable box. Then connect the system's HDMI output to your TV's HDMI ARC input. By connecting your Blu-ray player and satellite/cable box directly to the soundbar system, you'll gain Dolby Digital/DTS decoding from these two sources.

    USB Port: You can connect and play music files from external USB mass storage class devices (such as a USB thumbrive) using the soundbar's rear-panel USB (type-A) port and USB adapter cable. The HW-J450 supports USB devices formatted in FAT16/32 with MP3 (16-48kHz), WMA (16-48kHz), AAC (16-96kHz), WAV (16-48kHz), FLAC (16-96kHz), or OGG (16-48kHz) music files. You can control basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause, Fast-Forward/Backward, Previous/Next Track, and Repeat/Random. The system will also charge (5V/0.5A) your connected USB device.

    Controls

    Audio Settings: The Samsung wireless audio soundbar system provides various audio adjustments to customize your listening experience.

    • AV Sync: AV Sync can be used to help sync video to audio when connected to a digital HDTV. Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected to a digital TV. If this occurs, you can adjust the audio delay time to match the video. You can adjust the AV Sync from 0 to 300ms.
    • Equalizer: You can independently adjust the system's Bass & Treble (-6 to +6), or you can go a step further and adjust the system's 7-band EQ (160, 300, 600, 1.2k, 2.5k, 5.0k, 10.0k Hz) from -6 to +6.
    • Subwoofer Level: You can independently adjust the volume of the wireless powered subwoofer from -12 to +6, using the system's remote control.

    Remote Control w/ Anynet+: The included IR remote control provides wireless operation of the Samsung HW-J450 system. Anynet+ is a convenient feature that offers linked operation with other Samsung components (up to 12) that have the Anynet+ feature, and lets you control those products with one Samsung remote control. To operate this function, you must connect Samsung HW-J450 wireless audio soundbar system to an Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable.

    Auto Power On/Off: The Samsung wireless audio soundbar system offers Auto Power On/Off functionality.

    • Power Link (Auto On): The wireless audio soundbar system is automatically turned on when you turn on your TV or any device connected to the wireless audio soundbar system with an optical cable.
    • Auto Off:  If a TV or any device connected to the wireless audio soundbar system is off and there is no audio signal, the soundbar system will turn off after 20 minutes.

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    Customer Q&A

    9 questions already asked

    Q
    Are there any wireless rear speakers that will work with this sound bar?
    mach1  May 26, 2017
    2 answers
    A
    The unit has blue tooth, you can play music from your smart phone, I have never herd you can add wireless speakers to this unit. It is not a 5,1 system and even if you could it will not be true surround sound .
    vincent  May 27, 2017
    A
    Nope. This is really only considered a 2.1 system. Soundbar and wireless Bluetooth subwoofer.
    nicholas  May 26, 2017
    Q
    I have a wall mounted tv, can this or any soundbar use the power from being plugged into the tv or does it need to use a wall electrical outlet?
    nick  Mar 19, 2016
    2 answers
    A
    It has its own power source that must be used.
    nicholas  Mar 19, 2016
    A
    The sound bar uses power from the TV. The sub needs a wall plug. great little unit.
    richard  Mar 19, 2016
    Q
    Can I hook up this Samsung HW-J450 to a non Samsung TV?
    ronnor  Feb 18, 2016
    3 answers
    A
    Yes, you can hook this unit up to non-Samsung TV. I am using this with a Vizio, it works great. I just connected with optical cable from the back of the TV to the Samsung unit.
    peter  Feb 18, 2016
    A
    I can't say b cause all my tv's are Samsung! Sorry.
    bryan  Feb 18, 2016
    A
    Yes
    michael  Feb 18, 2016
    Q
    Unit does not retain volume level when turned off, and then back on. When turned back on, it always returns to volume setting '22'. Is this normal?
    charles a  Feb 10, 2016
    1 answer
    A
    Not normal. I use a digital audio cable, I can turn mine off and on and it retains the volume level.
    nicholas  Feb 10, 2016
    Q
    I have a Samsung wireless surrounded sound system and the back speaker stopped working, how do I reset that speaker?
    sherri  Dec 25, 2015
    4 answers
    A
    are you hooked up to a optical scan input if so just pull out power down and re insert
    steve c  Dec 30, 2015
    A
    Sorry, I can not help you. My purchase was a gift for my son for Christmas. He lives in another state. I recommend you contact Samsung technical report for an answer to your question. Good Luck.
    michael  Dec 28, 2015
    A
    Hi Sherri, The sound bar I have does not have the rear speakers, but I have couple of ideas. First I would check the wireless receiver module that the rear speakers are connected to and see if there is an indicator light that shows if the receiver is connecting to the main unit. Second I would try resetting the receiver that the rear speakers are connected to by unplugging it for about 10 seconds and plugging it back in. Hope this helps.
    robert  Dec 28, 2015
    A
    If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.
    jeff  Dec 28, 2015 (Staff)
    Q
    Will this work on LG tv ?
    lloyd  Nov 29, 2015
    2 answers
    A
    Yes , it will work with any modern HD TV
    vincent  May 27, 2017
    A
    I have a Samsung tv so I really don't know the answer. My advice would be to call LG. You should ask technical support at Crutchfield.
    martin a  Nov 29, 2015
    Q
    I have a new Samsung series 5 (5003) TV and will this soundbar system work with this TV? I assume the digital audio out (optical) on the back of TV plugs right into this system? Thanks.
    david  Sep 07, 2015
    4 answers
    A
    Yes it will be a great addition to your tv
    edward  Sep 15, 2015
    A
    Yes. The digital out works great for the most part. I have to randomly adjust the sounds timing depending on what I'm streaming. I have a Samsung TV and the only thing I can't figure out is how to get the tv remote to handle the sound bars sound level.
    nicholas  Sep 08, 2015
    A
    Yes it will work. I have a Sharp but it is an optical cable simple hook up.
    warren  Sep 08, 2015
    A
    Yes, it will. I have this set up with a new Samsung, as well. Also, you could always plug into your cable box if not.
    matthew  Sep 08, 2015
    Q
    I plan on purchasing the Samsung UN48JS8500. Can I use bluetooth to connect to the tv?
    cleanx  Jun 25, 2015
    4 answers
    A
    Yes
    james  Jul 27, 2015
    A
    I think it MAY be possible, but my Samsung TV did not have that ability. I had to use the supplied optical digital cable (toslink). The soundbar does connect to the subwoofer via Bluetooth with no effort.
    richard  Jun 26, 2015
    A
    I don't know - don't have mine set up that way.
    gerald  Jun 26, 2015
    A
    Yes, in fact, that is the preferred way.
    matthew  Jun 26, 2015
    Q
    Hello, I have Samsung Smart TV model UN28H4500 . Will the OEM remote that came with this TV operate the volume on the HW-J450 Soundbar? Thank You -
    phil  May 20, 2015
    7 answers
    A
    I installed the sound bar on a Samsung Plasma that is not smart enabled, and I cannot use the TV remote to control the sound. Perhaps you are able to do so with the Samsung Smart model.
    scott  May 27, 2015
    A
    I have a Samsung TV model UN48H6350. With this sound bar, the volume must be adjusted on the soundbar
    david  May 25, 2015
    A
    Yes. Samsung TV remotes work for their soundbars.
    joseph  May 25, 2015
    A
    I have a Samsung model #UN55F8000 and our t.v. remote does operate the sound bar. But a couple of things you should be aware of. You will still want the sound bar remote handy to connect when connections are lost, and to be able to select the wireless connection. And also most important, at least for me, is to be able to select the different sound affects. There are about five, I think, standard, voice, music, cinema and sports. It seams that many programs have different 'sound'. You will want to be able to select the best sound using the sound bar remote. The t.v. remote only adjusts the sound level. (I find the 'sports affect' gives the best sound 'presents' for most programs). That's the only way I can explain the sound quality. You can hear better base, treble and the little things that some of the other affects seem to take out. But it may be just our listening enviroment too. Hope this helps. Regards Dave W
    dave  May 22, 2015
    A
    Mine works perfectly. I hooked the sound bar up with an HDMI cable and the optical cable that was included. The HDMI cable came from Staples
    al  May 21, 2015
    A
    Do not know about that TV specifically, but I bought the sound bar with un50h6400 and the OEM TV remote does work the sound bar volume, but not the more intricate features like sound fields and equalizer etc....As they are both Samsung products, I'd be shocked if it didn't, especially hooked up using the audio return channel Hdmi method.
    eric  May 21, 2015
    A
    Yes.....I have a Samsung Smart TV and the OEM remote works to control the soundbar functions.
    anthony  May 21, 2015
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